This documentary series explores an audacious 1970s auto scam centered around mysterious transgender entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael, who rose to prominence when she released the Dale, a fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicle during the 1970s gas crisis.
Cast: Elizabeth Carmichael, Susan Stryker
TV-14HDCC
Miniseries
4 episodes
1. Soldier of FortuneMeet Liz Carmichael, trailblazing promoter of the fuel-efficient car of the future: The Dale. Just as publicity for the three-wheeled automobile reaches its peak, Liz, a trans woman, is outed as a fugitive who's spent the last several decades running from the law with her wife Vivian and their five children. As Liz's family and friends guide us through her chaotic yet riveting life, we learn how it all came to a crashing halt with the 1974 rise of The Dale.TV-14CC57minJan 31, 2021
2. Caveat Emptor: Buyer BewareWith Liz at the helm, the 20th Century Motor Car Company launches The Dale, which soon takes on a life of its own. Investigative reporters question the operation and its leader, leading to government attempts to reign in Liz's sales practices, upheaval at the company, and a fatal shooting.TV-14CC57minJan 31, 2021
3. The Guilty FleethJust as Liz moves the company to Dallas, news breaks of a murder at the 20th Century Motor Car Company showroom. As the press turns on her and law enforcement begins to close in, Liz once again goes on the lam. But she's soon found and subjected to mounting media scrutiny, transphobia, and a lengthy, unpredictable trial.TV-14CC57minFeb 7, 2021
4. Celestial BodiesLiz's legacy as a trans woman, entrepreneur, and parent is contextualized within the broader history of transphobia.TV-14CC57minFeb 14, 2021
The Lady and the Dale
★ 6.4/1020211 season4 episodesEnded
In the 1970s, one entrepreneur took America for a ride.
This documentary series explores an audacious 1970s auto scam centered around mysterious transgender entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael, who rose to prominence when she released the Dale, a fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicle during the 1970s gas crisis.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, Mel Eslyn, Allen Bain
- Studio
- HBO Documentary Films, Duplass Brothers Productions, Cinemation Studios
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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